Releasing RM12 million from operating property without closing the business

A global quick-service restaurant operator wanted to release capital tied up in six Malaysian properties while protecting the trading locations. Some properties also carried difficult title issues.

We designed the private sale-and-leaseback structure, found investors and financiers and coordinated lawyers, titles, due diligence and completions while preserving occupation by the operating business.

Five properties were sold and leased back for approximately RM12 million in aggregate sale value. The sixth was retained, and the restaurants continued operating.